CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Pete Aguilar (D-CA)

Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

H.Res. 1048 · House resolution Congress

A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Adopted by the House unanimous consent

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

The House by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no member's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This resolution serves to elect a specific Member to a standing committee within the House of Representatives. Mr. Menefee is named to serve on the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. He is assigned to rank immediately after Mr. Riley of New York.

Yes

  • Scored +1

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The appointment of a new committee member provides procedural continuity for science and technology oversight.

  • Scored +1

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The resolution formalizes the committee hierarchy and membership through public record.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.